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Silence!
A silence as profound as death.
Everyone's mouths were agape, staring in stunned disbelief.
Jing Tianrui and the others were looking down at the chessboard with dumbfounded expressions, seemingly unable to believe what was unfolding before their eyes.
Meanwhile, Xue An stretched lazily at that moment, then stood up, and flashed a smile at the petrified Zhuge Xuanqing.
"I told you, in my eyes, they're not worthy of the title 'strong.'"
"No... this can't be, this absolutely can't be!" Jing Tianrui suddenly raised his head and yelled at Xue An.
"I am the Young Chess King, personally instructed by the Chess Saint himself. How could I possibly lose to you? You must be cheating, yes, definitely cheating!"
Jing Tianrui pointed accusingly at Xue An, his face twisted with resentment: "Guards, seize this despicable cheat!"
The abrupt turn of events sent shockwaves through the audience.
